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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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